The number of people with vaginal candidiasis is growing steadily. According to medical workers, girls of different ages are more often affected by fungal infection. In almost every third person on the planet, this fungus is present in the body and is in a latent state until the immune system weakens.
It is difficult to cope with the disease, but it is possible. First of all, it is necessary to find out what causes thrush in women. The reasons for its appearance are diverse, we will talk about them later. How to recognize the infection and how to cure it? We discuss the delicate problems that torment millions of people.
A bit about candidiasis
This is an infectious disease that affects the mucous membranes and skin. The causative agent is fungi of the genus Candida. In medical practice, more than 150 species of opportunistic microorganisms have been recorded. Most often they appear in the oral cavity and genitourinary tract.
Yeast-like fungi live everywhere: in the environment, mucous membranes and the epidermis of humans. The microbe multiplies at 20 C, and at 50 C it dies. When a fungus enters a human cell, it begins to affect it, thereby forming a protective microcapsule around it. That is why most medications are not effective against candidiasis. Diagnosed with a gynecological examination of thrush in women.
Reasons for the appearance
- With a decrease in immunity during pregnancy, depression, respiratory diseases or HIV infection, the patient has thrush. The disease is dangerous for the unborn child, since the infection can be transmitted to the fetus during birth and cause candidiasis of the skin or oral cavity.
- Unhealthy diet can provoke the development of the disease. Limit the intake of carbohydrate foods, as this is the best environment for the development of fungal microorganisms.
- Failure to comply with basic hygiene rules.
- Antibacterial treatment disrupts the intestinal and vaginal microflora and causes candidiasis.
- Wearing thong panties can also trigger the occurrence of this disease.
- As a result of endocrine disorders during menopause, pregnancy, the menstrual cycle and the use of contraceptives, thrush appears in women.
The causes of infection in men are as follows: diabetes mellitus, dysbiosis, sexually transmitted infection from a sick partner. The clinical picture: there is a burning sensation, itching, swelling of the foreskin, white rashes or plaque on the head of the penis. If you start the disease, then it will go into the chronic stage. In addition, the disease threatens with complications: urethritis or cystitis. Colpitis and cercivitis cause thrush in women.
Symptoms, causes of candidiasis
Representatives of the fair sex have the following symptoms:
- intolerable itching and burning in the genital area and inside the vagina. These sensations intensify at night and greatly irritate the mucous membrane. With constant scratching, painful cracks appear.
- Thick or curdled discharge of white color is observed.
- An unpleasant sour smell appears.
- During sexual contact and during urination, pain is felt.
Exacerbation of symptoms occurs before or during the menstrual cycle. A lot of inconvenience and severe discomfort are caused by thrush in women. The causes of the appearance can only be identified by a doctor. Do not hesitate to treat.
Therapy
There are many antifungal drugs that adversely affect yeast-like microorganisms. Usually, the doctor draws up an individual treatment regimen, which includes medications for local and internal use. Immunomodulators and vitamins are mandatory.
You can make baths from a decoction of chamomile and calendula, douche with soda solution. Now you know the main reasons for the appearance of thrush in women. If you experience similar symptoms, be sure to go for an examination.